July 20, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6065 King (NY) Nethercutt Sessions b 1618 (2) commends the astronauts and other Kingston Ney Shadegg men and women of the National Aeronautics Kirk Northup Shaw So the bill was passed. and Space Administration (NASA) whose ef- Kleczka Nunes Shays The result of the vote was announced forts assured the success of the Apollo 11 Kline Nussle Sherman as above recorded. Knollenberg Oberstar Sherwood mission; and Kolbe Obey Shimkus A motion to reconsider was laid on (3) supports the continued leadership of the Kucinich Olver Shuster the table. United States in the exploration of space. LaHood Ortiz Simpson f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Lampson Osborne Skelton ant to the rule, the gentleman from Langevin Ose Slaughter REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Lantos Owens Smith (NJ) AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 857 AND Texas (Mr. HALL) and the gentleman Larsen (WA) Oxley Smith (TX) H.R. 1078 from Texas (Mr. LAMPSON) each will Larson (CT) Pallone Smith (WA) control 20 minutes. Latham Pascrell Snyder Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask The Chair recognizes the gentleman LaTourette Pastor Solis Leach Payne Souder unanimous consent to have my name from Texas (Mr. HALL). Lee Pearce Spratt removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 857 and Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Levin Pelosi Stark H.R. 1078. self such time as I may consume. Lewis (CA) Pence Strickland The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. Speaker, on this day 35 years Lewis (GA) Peterson (PA) Stupak Lewis (KY) Pickering Sullivan objection to the request of the gen- ago, two Americans stepped onto the Linder Pitts Sweeney tleman from Oklahoma? surface of the Moon and ushered in a Lipinski Platts Tancredo There was no objection. new era in space exploration. The as- LoBiondo Pombo Tanner f tronauts of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Lofgren Pomeroy Tauscher Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, not Lowey Porter Tauzin ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Lucas (KY) Portman Terry only made history, they also fulfilled Lucas (OK) Price (NC) Thomas PRO TEMPORE an American dream. Their successful Lynch Pryce (OH) Thompson (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Moon landing was the culmination of Maloney Putnam Thompson (MS) Markey Radanovich Thornberry ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair years of preparation by hundreds of Marshall Rangel Tiahrt will postpone further proceedings thousands of people in government, in Matsui Regula Tiberi today on motions to suspend the rules industry, and universities. And they McCarthy (MO) Rehberg Towns became heroes to all Americans in the McCarthy (NY) Renzi Turner (OH) on which a recorded vote or the yeas McCollum Reyes Turner (TX) and nays are ordered, or on which the process. McCotter Reynolds Udall (CO) vote is objected to under clause 6 of In 1961, President John F. Kennedy McCrery Rodriguez Udall (NM) rule XX. laid out a goal of landing an American McGovern Rogers (AL) Upton on the Moon and returning him safely McInnis Rogers (KY) Van Hollen Record votes on postponed questions McIntyre Rogers (MI) Vela´ zquez will be taken tomorrow. to Earth. On July 16, 1969, NASA McKeon Rohrabacher Visclosky f launched the Apollo 11 spacecraft into McNulty Ros-Lehtinen Vitter orbit to fulfill this quest. The success- Meehan Ross Walden (OR) RECOGNIZING 35TH ANNIVERSARY ful mission demonstrated the United Meek (FL) Rothman Walsh OF APOLLO 11 LUNAR LANDING Meeks (NY) Roybal-Allard Wamp States’ technological and economic Menendez Ruppersberger Waters Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I move to power, and it established our Nation as Mica Rush Watson suspend the rules and agree to the reso- the leader in space exploration from Millender- Ryan (OH) Watt that moment to the present. McDonald Ryan (WI) Waxman lution (H. Res. 723) recognizing the 35th Miller (MI) Ryun (KS) Weiner anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar land- During their walk on the Moon, Neil Miller (NC) Sabo Weldon (FL) ing, and for other purposes. Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took pic- Miller, Gary Sa´ nchez, Linda Weldon (PA) The Clerk read as follows: tures, planted an American flag, and Mollohan T. Weller gathered rocks, tangible items to take Moore Sanchez, Loretta Whitfield H. RES. 723 Moran (KS) Sanders Wicker back to Earth for posterity. They also Whereas President John F. Kennedy set a gave the world a sense of wonder and Moran (VA) Sandlin Wilson (NM) goal of landing Americans on the moon and Murphy Saxton Wilson (SC) returning them safely to Earth; awe and an enthusiasm about future Murtha Schakowsky Wolf space travel. Astronaut Neil Arm- Musgrave Schiff Woolsey Whereas the National Aeronautics and Myrick Schrock Wu Space Administration (NASA) created the strong’s first step on the lunar surface Nadler Scott (GA) Wynn Apollo space program to fulfill the goal set was indeed a ‘‘giant leap for mankind,’’ Napolitano Scott (VA) Young (AK) by President Kennedy; but it was also a first step toward a Neal (MA) Serrano Young (FL) Whereas on July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 mis- new era of discovery and innovation. sion launched into space to attempt the first The next three decades witnessed NAYS—54 manned lunar landing; enormous strides in space exploration Bartlett (MD) Goodlatte Norwood Whereas on July 20, 1969, at 10:56 p.m. east- and research. Experiments conducted Berry Goss Otter ern daylight time, astronaut Neil A. Arm- on the Space Shuttle and International Biggert Graves Paul strong ushered in a new era in space explo- Boehlert Gutknecht Peterson (MN) ration when he stepped onto the lunar sur- Space Station expanded health re- Boswell Hayworth Petri search into our most threatening dis- Coble Hefley Rahall face and declared, ‘‘That’s one small step for Cubin Hensarling Ramstad man, one giant leap for mankind.’’; eases. Microgravity experiments helped Davis, Jo Ann Herger Royce Whereas Neil Armstrong, the mission com- scientists fight infections, produce Deal (GA) Hostettler Sensenbrenner mander, and fellow astronauts Michael Col- medicines to treat patients who have Deutsch Jones (NC) Simmons lins, the command module pilot, and Edwin suffered from strokes, and combat Duncan King (IA) Smith (MI) E. ‘‘Buzz’’ Aldrin, Jr., the lunar module osteoporosis. From the development of Etheridge Manzullo Stearns pilot, exemplified bravery and determination Evans McDermott Stenholm MRI technology to microchips, the sci- Everett McHugh Taylor (MS) in successfully completing the mission; entific partnerships between NASA and Whereas the Apollo 11 mission dem- Flake Michaud Taylor (NC) American universities and companies Fossella Miller (FL) Tierney onstrated the technological abilities of the Franks (AZ) Miller, George Toomey United States and established the United continue to ensure our Nation’s viabil- Goode Neugebauer Wexler States as a leader in space exploration; ity, increase our Nation’s competitive- Whereas the Apollo 11 mission inspired fur- ness, and help drive our economy. NOT VOTING—8 ther exploration of the universe and led to As Buzz Aldrin said before Congress, Carson (IN) Ferguson Matheson more than three decades of continued voyage the footprints on the Moon ‘‘belong to Collins Isakson Quinn and discovery; and the American people, and since we Dunn Majette Whereas the Apollo 11 mission continues to came in peace for all mankind, those inspire exploration as NASA envisions re- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE footprints belong also to all people of turning to the moon and eventually landing the world.’’ Michael Collins told Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. a person on Mars: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- gress, ‘‘Man has always gone where he KLINE) (during the vote). Members are tives— has been able to go. It is that simple. reminded that there are 2 minutes re- (1) recognizes the 35th anniversary of the He will continue pushing back his fron- maining in this vote. Apollo 11 lunar landing; tier, no matter how far it may carry

VerDate May 21 2004 02:01 Jul 21, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JY7.086 H20PT1 H6066 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 20, 2004 him from his homeland. Someday, in two grandchildren to my office to take national discord, it is good to remem- the not too distant future, when I lis- a tour of this Capitol. In passing the ber that brief moment in history when ten to an earthling step out onto the statue of Apollo 13 astronaut Jack the entire world, together, collectively surface of Mars or some other planet, I Swigert downstairs, Mrs. Lunney said, held its breath and watched as human hope to hear him say: ‘I come from the ‘‘There’s Jack.’’ They knew who Jack beings stepped for the first time onto United States of America.’’’ was because Mr. Lunney had been a the surface of the Moon. We are the keepers of this dream. As flight director on Apollo missions, in- One sign of the success of the Apollo we celebrate today’s anniversary, we cluding Apollo 11. The Lunneys are just mission is that it is hard to conjure can also rekindle this vision. Ven- a few of the many individuals in Texas’ now just how strange and wondrous turing to the Moon, Mars and beyond is Ninth Congressional District whom I and awe-inspiring that moment was. challenging, but our citizens have salute today. Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s never shied away from a challenge. As The Lunneys’ son started a company steps were the culmination of mil- a democratic people who look to the that took one of those spin-offs from lennia of human dreams and aspira- future for inspiration and solutions, we the space exploration efforts to create tions. Whatever else the Apollo pro- have a destiny to continue to lead in a vagus nerve stimulator which saves gram did, it fundamentally changed space travel. In a world marred by con- the lives of people who are suffering the human sense of the possible. It flict, we can once again usher in an era from epilepsy and seizures today. So changed our sense of what was in of peaceful exploration. many wonderful things have come from reach. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of that program. I would point out that the Apollo my time. Just beyond the fences of Johnson program also changed our own sense of Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Space Center are reminders of the liv- the planet. Those pictures of Earth as myself such time as I may consume. I ing legacy of NASA’s pioneer programs a blue dot revolving through empty rise in support of H. Res. 723. in our community. The names of sports space, those pictures of Earthrise, It was 35 years ago that humans first teams, local businesses, and even the those pictures of an Earth whose air walked on the Moon. It was a magnifi- streets that we drive display the im- pollution could be picked up from cent achievement and it is fitting that pact of manned space flight. Today, I miles into the heavens, with those pic- we in the House of Representatives salute all southeast Texans involved in tures the Apollo program also brought pause to commemorate it today. The manned space flight, including Johnson home the preciousness of our own plan- landing of Eagle at Tranquility Base Space Center’s civil service and con- et and its and our own fragility. was the culmination of a national ef- tractor workforce of over 16,000 in So I want to join with my colleagues fort that began in 1961 when a young, Houston’s bay area. today in trying to recapture that sense energetic President, John F. Kennedy, I am pleased to be an original cospon- of excitement and wonder and awe that challenged America to achieve great sor of this congressional resolution space travel evoked. I want to join in things in space. America rose to that commemorating a shining achievement reminding Americans of the unique and challenge and barely 8 years after that is an inspiration to all they do. courageous accomplishments of the President Kennedy said that we would Yet I have to confess that I look for- Apollo astronauts and the scientists go to the Moon by the end of the dec- and engineers who worked behind the ade, we did. ward to the day when we will not just Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took be commemorating the past but will scenes. And I want to encourage us all those historic first steps on July 20, also be celebrating new accomplish- to think through all the lessons of the 1969, while Mike Collins orbited over- ments in space exploration. Apollo program. head and all the world’s population The last Americans, indeed the last America must continue its ventures held its collective breath. Clearly Neil, human beings, to venture out beyond in space, manned and robotic. And we Buzz and Mike had the ‘‘right stuff,’’ as low Earth orbit visited the Moon 32 need to think about how to ensure that did the other Mercury, Gemini and years ago. It is time for Americans to those ventures will enrich our culture, Apollo astronauts and as do the astro- get back to the Moon. And it is time our scientific understanding, our sense nauts who are serving in our Nation’s for Americans to set out on voyages of of what it means to be human, and our space program today. exploration to all of the interesting ability to survive on our own planet. Yet it was not just the heroism and places in our solar system. Robotic ex- The Apollo program has left us a re- steel nerves of the astronauts that plorers have already blazed a scientif- markable legacy that we can respect made Apollo a success. It was the ef- ically productive trail, and they will best by continuing to debate its mean- forts of tens of thousands of unsung he- continue to do so in the years to come, ing. roes from government, industry and but I have no doubt that humans will, Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 academia, namely the scientists, engi- and should, follow. minutes to the distinguished gen- neers, program managers, technicians I want America to lead that explo- tleman from Washington (Mr. and others who individually and collec- ration effort, and I intend to work with MCDERMOTT). tively made it possible for 12 Ameri- the White House and my colleagues in (Mr. MCDERMOTT asked and was cans to land on and explore the surface Congress to craft an exploration pro- given permission to revise and extend of the Moon between 1969 and 1972. gram that all America will embrace. his remarks.) I was teaching physical science in a However, that is work for another day. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, the middle school during that time. The Today is a day for commemorating the name Buzz Aldrin is legendary in children in my classes, their eyes achievement of the Apollo team. I urge America’s manned space flight pro- would light up when we would watch on my colleagues to support this impor- gram, but the name Buzz Lightyear television and discuss what was going tant resolution. may be better known today. ‘‘To infin- on. The interest that developed from Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ity and beyond,’’ Buzz Lightyear calls them was unimaginable. I know that it my time. out in the movie ‘‘Toy Story’’ and ev- is what inspired so many of those Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 eryone smiled. Buzz Aldrin actually did young people to want to become the as- minutes to the distinguished gen- it. tronauts of today. tleman from New York (Mr. BOEH- Thirty-five years ago today, Buzz Neil Armstrong spoke his first words LERT), chairman of the Committee on Aldrin commanded the lunar module from the Moon to Mission Control in Science. during man’s first landing on the the Ninth District of Texas, where we (Mr. BOEHLERT asked and was given Moon. Buzz Aldrin followed Neil Arm- have neighbors who worked on the permission to revise and extend his re- strong onto the lunar surface. It was a Apollo program and some who partici- marks.) defining moment in world history and pate in the space exploration efforts of Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise the entire world stopped what it was today. That is where those kids that I in support of this resolution, which I doing to watch. If you were alive on taught went to work. was proud to cosponsor with the gen- that day, you know where you were, Last July, Glynn and Marilyn tleman from Texas (Mr. HALL). At this what you were doing, and how good it Lunney from my district brought their time of fiscal constraint and inter- felt to be an American.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:53 Jul 21, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JY7.109 H20PT1 July 20, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6067 b 1630 we choose. It is a desire written in the spoke to the world and the Nation; and We were proud. The world was proud human heart. We are that part of cre- he did not raise up a partisan flag of us. For a few moments at least, the ation which seeks to understand all of about space. He joined all of us as world was united. How we could use creation. We find the best among us, Americans. That is why we rise today that today. send them forth into unmapped dark- because this is, in fact, an American In part that is why this resolution is ness, and pray they will return. They Dream, an American cause. so important. It honors President John go in peace for all mankind, and all I too salute all of those who work for F. Kennedy for his vision and his lead- mankind is in their debt.’’ That was NASA all over the Nation in the space ership. JFK, not Captain Kirk, was the President Bush. centers all around the country, wheth- first to challenge us to go where no one Today we look back and honor this er it is in Huntsville, whether it is in Mississippi or California or Florida, had gone before. Kennedy inspired us great achievement of 35 years ago and and particularly those at the Johnson to believe that we could do what was commend the astronauts and the oth- Space Center, some 16,000 employees almost certainly impossible, and we ers who were responsible for this great strong. I salute them. And the reason I did it. achievement. But also today we are do that is because they do not wear a This resolution honors the men and looking forward to a path ahead and a partisan hat. They realize that space is women of NASA. It honors Buzz Aldrin recommitment ourselves to America’s leadership in the exploration of space important. and every astronaut for their courage, Let me say, however, Mr. Speaker, and America’s leading humankind to sacrifice, and extraordinary service to that as we take risks and we recognize this country and to humanity. I hope conquer this new frontier. Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 risks are important, let us be cognizant this resolution rekindles the spirit, en- of the importance of safety. And I real- minutes to the gentlewoman from thusiasm, and hope embodied in a great ize that those who were willing to take moment for America and the world. Houston, Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked risks in those early days also valued The world-renowned writer Arthur C. their intellect, their courage, what Clarke said, ‘‘The only way to discover and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks.) they valued, the men and women on the limits of the possible is to go be- the ground who were on the cutting yond them into the impossible.’’ In Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the distin- edge of making sure that it was as safe other words, to infinity and beyond. as it could be in that time frame. It is Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 guished gentleman from Texas, who now our obligation to likewise look to minutes to the gentleman from Cali- has the pleasure of representing John- son’s Space Center, for his great lead- the future, the President’s new pro- fornia (Mr. ROHRABACHER), chairman of posal, and ensure that not only do we ership. There has not been a moment Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee. move forward on Mars exploration, Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, that he has not been committed to the that we do it in a safe manner, that we on July 20, 1969, all humankind wit- progress and future of that great cen- make sure that the international space nessed the greatest technological ter along with so many others. station is safe, we make sure that the achievement in history: men setting What does one say about the gen- human space flight is safe, because foot on the Moon and then successfully tleman from Texas (Mr. HALL), who has that is what this whole effort is about. returning to Earth. The tremendous led us in science for so many years? I 1969 was the ending of a troubling accomplishment of those three men am delighted to join him in this resolu- time in America. In 1968 we saw the as- and, yes, of the United States of Amer- tion. sassination of Robert Kennedy. We saw ica, is remembered to this day. Neil And might I say the proud fact is the assassination of Martin Luther Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Mike Collins that this resolution is a bipartisan res- King. Yet this country could still stand as shining examples of courage olution. It recognizes that space is bi- dream. We came together, all of us and technological genius, along with partisan. And might I just emphasize from all parts of this Nation. No mat- those many people in NASA that now 35 years later the great debt of ter whether we lived in the South or helped them and were on that trip with gratitude that we owe to Neil Arm- the North, no matter whether we were them every second of the journey. We strong and Buzz Aldrin and Michael still crying and still feeling the pain of honor the people of NASA who were re- Collins because I do not know if we un- the assassinations of those great Amer- sponsible for this great achievement, derstand that they were, in fact, are icans, we came together when we saw and we honor these three brave astro- the very first humans to step on a those young men go off into space be- nauts for their heroism in taking that planet outside of Earth’s atmosphere. cause it was an American cause. That one giant leap for mankind 35 years They were the very first humans, and is the dream and the hope that I hope ago. in essence we can call them the true we will implement as we move forward On reflection, that day in history explorers who went into another at- in the Mars exploration. represented more than man’s mastery mosphere, another planet. The many I would caution those in business and of science and engineering. Rather, things that we look at on television, my colleagues to not make the Mars NASA’s success in this endeavor has science fiction, these individuals actu- program a partisan issue. Do not make given us a sense of unlimited potential ally did do it. it where they are leaving out those of for our Nation and the world. Buzz But I think these words are so very us who are supporters of space and Aldrin said it best when he observed, important and prominent as they laid space exploration who happen to be ‘‘The significance of what we did was this plaque after 2 hours and 11 min- Democrats. Space, Mars, the Moon, and not embodied in the few rocks that we utes: ‘‘Here men from Planet Earth celebration of all of us goes beyond po- brought back or what we saw . . . But first set foot upon the Moon July 1969 litical grandstanding. And I would hope the significance really was the impact AD. We came in peace for all man- no matter what administration will be we had on millions of people around kind.’’ These words should be forever in after November that we will have the world.’’ And, yes, millions of people prominent in our mind: they came in the opportunity as Americans to watch in the United States. peace for all mankind. us join hands together to be able to cel- Now we have the opportunity today That is why I rise today to join in ebrate the excitement of space. I am to repeat history with President Bush’s celebration of H. Res. 723. I believe that gratified that the Internet, that new vision for space exploration. I believe Buzz and all of them, Neil and Michael, research dealing with health care all there are young people who will be just would be very proud that since they came about through space, communica- as inspired by this great quest as those landed, women have gone into space, tions all came about through our space were by the first Moon landing. African Americans, Hispanics, people exploration. We can do this, and we can Thus, the occasion that we celebrate from foreign lands have all gone to- do it together. today also forces us to look forward. As gether in peace. That is what it rep- Might I also suggest that we owe a President Bush pointed out last year resents. debt of gratitude to the Challenger fam- following the tragic loss of the Space It is interesting that this young man, ilies and to Columbia 7. And might I, in Shuttle Columbia, ‘‘This cause of explo- this young man who defined Camelot in respect of Columbia 7, say to my col- ration and discovery is not an option 1961, John F. Kennedy, a Democrat, leagues that the families of those who

VerDate May 21 2004 02:53 Jul 21, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JY7.112 H20PT1 H6068 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 20, 2004 were lost in Columbia 7 stood up and ways. I will continue to be a strong supporter will become a spacefaring people once said that the space program must go of NASA even as I work with my colleagues again. We will undertake a paced, sus- on. Is that not what America is all in the Science Committee to make NASA mis- tainable, and affordable journey that about? I would simply say on their sions safer. I will continue to push for my bill breaks free from merely orbiting the tribute and testimony, I hope we will H.R. 525, which would honor the fallen crew Earth. We will not be fixated on a des- not leave this session without honoring of the Shuttle Columbia with the Congres- tination and a timetable, but rather them by the resolution that we have sional Gold Medal. With over 300 co-spon- pursue an evolving program of explo- offered, many sponsors that have of- sors, it would be sad to see this Congress ad- ration and science. fered to provide a gold medal for the journ without showing our appreciation for Along the way we, like all explorers, Columbia 7, 300 sponsors and many on those astronauts who made the ultimate sac- will be surprised by our discoveries. We the Senate side. That is how we honor rifice to advance this nation. Working together, will unleash the imaginations and tal- all of those who have served, doing it we can keep NASA moving forward into ents of thousands of aerospace profes- unified in a nonpartisan way. We do it space, for the good of the American people, sionals, reminding all of them why as Americans. and the world. they chose their calling. My hat is off to Apollo 11. May the We humans are truly at our best when we Earlier this year, Americans watched blessings be upon them. They are great are working together toward peaceful and in awe as the pictures from Mars came Americans. God bless them and God noble goals. The Apollo lunar landing 35 years back from the Mars Rovers. In a few bless the United States. ago truly was the epitome of such peaceful months, thousands will line the banks Thirty-five years ago a revolution was start- and noble pursuits. My hat is off to the Apollo of the Indian and Banana rivers to ed. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin—backed team, and their surviving families, and to the watch the Shuttle once again return to by Mike Collins, and a huge team of engineers entire NASA community, for their spectacular space. We are a restless, inquisitive, and scientists from NASA and academia and contribution to our today, and to our future. pioneering people. We yearn to go. industry—walked on the moon. It was a spec- Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 Mr. Speaker, I include the full edi- tacular achievement by the crew of Apollo 11, minutes to the gentleman from Florida torial from Florida Today for the that capped off an equally impressive eight (Mr. FEENEY), another member of the RECORD. Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee. years of research, development, and innova- [From Florida Today, July 9, 2004] tion. But when I say they started a revolution, Mr. FEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank READY FOR NEW GOALS I am not just talking about what they accom- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. plished in space. I am thinking about the im- FEENEY) for his great leadership over On July 20, 1969, humanity changed for- ever. pact they made here on Earth. many years of space. Mr. Speaker, today’s Florida Today The moment the boot of astronaut Neil The Apollo mission inspired a generation of Armstrong touched the surface of the moon, intellectual pioneers and dreamers like nothing editorial started out by saying this: the future of humanity no longer was teth- else could. Children, and young adults not ‘‘On July 20, 1969, humanity changed ered to planet Earth. afraid to think like children, sat awe-struck forever. The moment the boot of astro- Thirty-five years ago today, as millions watching these guys bounding around on the naut Neil Armstrong touched the sur- worldwide watched televised images trans- moon, and then ran off to join science pro- face of the Moon, the future of human- ported more than 250,000 miles through grams, and math programs, and engineering ity no longer was tethered to Planet space, a silent but mighty shift roiled the programs. They wanted to be part of some- Earth.’’ And, indeed, 35 years ago a river of history. mesmerized Nation and a mesmerized Humankind had become residents of the thing noble and great. The vast majority of solar system. those people did not end up in space, but world watched as Americans landed on The question now is, will America return veered off to go into other branches of physics the moon. Today we celebrate that ac- to that path of manned exploration and dis- or scientific research, or high-tech industries. complishment. covery? Or be satisfied to rest on great deeds I have met with so many researchers from Looking back at the history of the of the past, reported on the yellowing pages the great medical research labs at the Texas Cape, the human space flight program of crumbling newspaper? Medical Center in Houston, or CEOs in began in June, 1959, when a Mercury For those who remember, that magnificent biotech or communications or internet compa- boilerplate capsule was brought down day and the four fantastic years that fol- nies, who have told me that it was the suc- for a test flight called Big Joe, when lowed made up an odyssey that dwarfed all other human efforts. cess of the Apollo mission that drove them to NASA needed tools at that time, they Historians called the human exploration of reach the heights they have reached. Many went to Sears Roebuck in Orlando. the lunar surface mankind’s greatest techno- have theorized that indeed it was NASA and They used a flatbed truck, a wooden logical achievement. the Apollo mission that made possible the cradle, and mattresses to transport the That claim would get no argument from U.S. domination in science and industry, that Mercury capsule to the launch pad. those lucky enough to have lived in Brevard changed America and the world in the 80s Just a few years later, Saturn V rock- County in those breathtaking times. and 90s. ets, the largest rocket ever built, were The vigorous, patriotic and enthusiastic It was a bold investment, and we are still assembled in the Vehicle Assembly space workers who poured into this county Building, the second largest building in through the 1960s helped turn Brevard from a reaping the rewards. backwater into the single spot on the globe But it could have gone much differently. the world, and transported 3 miles by from which man has journeyed to another Space travel is inherently dangerous. The the Crawler Transporter, then the larg- celestial body. team at NASA overcame tremendous obsta- est tracked vehicle in the world. They came in response to a challenge by an cles of all sorts, and turned science fiction into Thousands of men and women viewed equally vigorous president, John F. Kennedy, science in under a decade. It truly shows the Apollo as a calling and not just a ca- who in 1961 declared it was ‘‘time for this na- power of the American spirit, when appro- reer. They overcame the tragedy of tion to take a clearly leading role in space priately applied. Apollo 1, guided Apollo 11 through some achievement, which in many ways, may hold Mr. Speaker I commend my colleague form frightening moments during descent to the key to our future on earth.’’ The goal was clear: The United States Texas, Mr. HALL and the Chairman of the the lunar surface and shortly after must, ‘‘before this decade is out,’’ land a Science Committee on which I serve, as well landing, and brought home a crippled man on the moon and return him safely to as Ranking Member LAMPSON of the Space Apollo 13 safely. the Earth. Subcommittee, for their leadership in giving Inspired by what they witnessed on Those words triggered a serendipitous com- space exploration the attention it deserves television, hundreds of thousands of bination of the leader, the people and the today. I hope that this resolution, and all of the children dedicated themselves to math times, to launch a technology that altered celebrations of this exciting anniversary, will and to science, thereby giving birth to our world. help re-kindle the American passion for the many of today’s science and engineer- From communications and telemetry to NASA manned-space mission. This week, as ing leaders. computers, what came to be known as the Unfortunately, Apollo was not de- Apollo project generated knowledge that the Appropriations Committee is considering sent the national economy on a long road of the future of the NASA budget, I hope we can signed to sustain itself forever. By the technological innovation that reverberates all remember the tremendous dividends that end of 1972, mankind retreated to today. our investment in NASA makes. spaceflight around the Earth. Not surprisingly, Brevard in those years NASA and Johnson Space Center have America now possesses a great vision averaged among the highest of any U.S. touched the people of Houston in so many for space exploration under which we county in levels of educational achievement,

VerDate May 21 2004 02:53 Jul 21, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JY7.113 H20PT1 July 20, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6069 creating a legacy of interest that’s reflected bama (Mr. ADERHOLT), a member of the A silicone chip originally developed today in Brevard schools’ strong perform- Subcommittee on VA, HUD and Inde- for the Hubble Space Telescope makes ance in science and math. pendent Agencies of the Committee on breast cancer screening less painful, Locally and nationally, the benefits of the Apollo remain immeasurable. Appropriations, which oversees the less expensive, and results in less scar- That’s why it’s incredible that for more Space Station, and one of the major ring than the traditional biopsy. than 30 years, the moon’s cold surface has leaders in the space thrust. If that is not enough for you to sup- not felt another human step. Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I port NASA’s budget, consider their What might science have discovered, 35 thank the gentleman from Texas for dedication to the youth of this Nation. years after Armstrong and fellow astronaut his leadership on this issue and for his NASA-sponsored or cosponsored pro- Buzz Aldrin made those giant lunar leaps, if leadership here in the Congress on this grams such as the Student Launch Ini- the nation had continued that dazzling tra- issue of space exploration for many jectory of human exploration, instead of let- tiative, the Annual Moonbuggy Race ting the banner fall? years. and the Team America Rocketry Chal- Such a softening of national purpose must Today, it has already been mentioned lenge reach out directly to our young not—must never—be the story of the Amer- that we celebrate the accomplishments people and inspire them to look within ican future. of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission. Of course, themselves to invent, create, dream Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 it was back in 1961 that President Ken- and strive for accomplishments. minutes to the gentleman from Colo- nedy challenged NASA to meet the NASA’s Explorer Schools Programs rado (Mr. UDALL). goals of sending people to the Moon have touched hundreds of minority and Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speak- and back. It was an exciting day only 8 poverty-stricken communities to help er, I thank the gentleman for yielding years later when Neil Armstrong, Buzz educators in those systems with me this time. Aldrin and Michael Collins represented grants, materials, teaching guides and I join my colleagues in congratu- all Americans when the first human support for their math and science pro- lating the gentleman from Texas (Mr. steps were taken on the Moon. grams. NASA continues to benefit stu- HALL) and the gentleman from Texas President Bush has issued a new dents even after they reach the college (Mr. LAMPSON) for bringing this impor- challenge for NASA, the vision for and university level through numerous tant resolution to the floor. space exploration. I wholeheartedly grants, fellowships and programs. As we have heard, 35 years ago today, support NASA in this endeavor, and I Through these and other programs, the Apollo 11 mission landed on the encourage my colleagues to do the NASA and Vision for Space Explo- Moon, and in that short 8-day mission same. NASA is important to this coun- ration will inspire this Nation’s youth, we accomplished miraculous goals, and try’s economic well-being, and it in- motivating future generations to study that mission has stood to inspire us for spires our children to dream of distant math, science and engineering. The many years since. worlds that they may actually see in work these young people will aspire to I am also reminded that on the same their lifetime. It may be one of our assists them to reach dreams beyond date in the 1970s, the Viking Mars children or one of our grandchildren their imagination. What better memo- Lander, the first time we reached Mars, who take the first steps on Mars. rial could there be for the noble astro- also in penetrating our solar system, Although achieving the President’s nauts who have given their lives in July 20, holds a special significance for new vision may be some years in the pursuit of space and exploration than us. future, we should all be aware of the to create a brand-new generation of ex- As many of my colleagues have men- many benefits and the spin-offs from plorers and visionaries? tioned here, we have an opportunity NASA that reach all citizens of the As I have detailed here, all citizens of now to rekindle that spirit, and that is United States, including those in each the United States of America benefit in certainly the intent, I think, of this of our districts every day. some way from NASA, whether from resolution, as I look at my good friends NASA-inspired communications sat- the thousands of jobs that were created from Texas. And I know that Buzz ellites connect the world. Other NASA- in support of the programs, the com- Aldrin and Michael Collins and Neil launched satellites enable weather mercial spin-offs from the research and Armstrong together would say it is on forecasters to track hurricanes, technology developed, or by the impact our shoulders to reinvigorate and lead wildfires, volcanoes, and also assist of our young people through NASA’s NASA into this new century. And I emergency workers in those areas to education initiative. look forward, as I stand here today, to prepare ahead in time of events that I hope my colleagues this afternoon working with a bipartisan group in the could have devastating impacts. The will join me as we look forward to sup- House with the gentleman from New NASA power source used to separate porting NASA’s budget for fiscal year York (Chairman BOEHLERT) and the the solid rocket boosters from the 2005 and as we celebrate the 35th anni- gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. GOR- Space Shuttle is used in Lifeshears, a versary of the Apollo mission. DON), ranking member, with the NASA rescue tool which quickly cuts debris Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 leadership, with the private sector, and to free victims when they have been in minutes to my friend the gentlewoman with the public that has shown great accidents. from Dallas, Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE interest to ratify a new vision for this NASA has also made tremendous JOHNSON), another active member of century and to put the energy and the contributions to the medical field. the Committee on Science. resources in place to implement that NASA, technology first used to mon- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of new vision. itor the health of astronauts in space, Texas. Mr. Speaker, allow me to thank has enabled health workers in today’s the gentleman from Texas (Mr. b 1645 hospitals to monitor many patients. LAMPSON) and the gentleman from That new vision can, like President One NASA researcher realized that his Texas (Mr. HALL) for getting us to this Kennedy’s challenge in 1961, begin a work study in small particles sus- point. new age of space exploration, inspire pended in liquids could possibly help to I rise in support of their resolution, our Nation’s youth to pursue math, detect cataracts, a condition that his H. Res. 1723, recognizing the 35th anni- science and engineering and stimulate father had suffered from. Now the in- versary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. our U.S. aerospace industry and under- strument he designed is being adapted I am proud to be a cosponsor. line the fact that we are a great Nation to identify other eye diseases, diabetes, Apollo 11 was the first mission in that has shown leadership in many, and possibly even Alzheimer’s. which humans walked on the lunar sur- many sectors, including this important Another NASA researcher, driven by face and returned to Earth. On July 20, area. his own hearing problem, used exper- 1969, two astronauts, Apollo 11 Com- So again I want to join my colleagues tise that he had gained as an elec- mander Neil Armstrong, whom I saw in endorsing this very important reso- tronics instrumentation engineer at on television this morning, and LM lution to honor the men and women NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to de- pilot Edwin E. ‘‘Buzz’’ Aldrin, Jr., land- who so gallantly have gone into outer velop the Cochlear Implant. This de- ed in the Mare Tranquilitatis, the Sea space vice has restored hearing for thousands of Tranquility, on the Moon in lunar Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 and allowed others born deaf to hear module, while the Command and Serv- minutes to the gentleman from Ala- for the very first time. ice Module continued in lunar orbit.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:53 Jul 21, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JY7.092 H20PT1 H6070 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 20, 2004 During their stay on the Moon, the Saturn 5 booster, the command module me to join him and all of those who astronauts set up scientific experi- and the lunar module. The Saturn 5 spoke. ments, took photographs and collected was and still is the most powerful rock- The gentleman from Florida (Mr. lunar samples. The lunar module took et ever built. At lift-off, it contained WELDON) is so very right about the peo- off from the Moon on July 21, and the 5.6 million pounds of propellant. At 363 ple who made this happen. When we sat astronauts returned to Earth on July feet tall, the mighty Saturn 5 stood 60 here on Earth, I guess I can put it in 24. feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. the context of what is happening The performance of the spacecraft One of the Saturn 5’s main engines was today. was excellent throughout the mission. more powerful than 30 diesel loco- When I come to this floor of the The primary mission goal of landing motives. Take that, Superman. House of Representatives, it is such a astronauts on the Moon and returning On the morning of July 16, the Apollo magnificent thrill to me. I cannot them to Earth was achieved. 11 Saturn 5 lifted off from Launch Com- imagine the thrill that it must have The space exploration research pro- plex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center been to Neil, Buzz and Mike and all gram has been one of the most success- with a total of 7.5 million pounds of those other folks who went up there. ful research programs in the history of thrust. Twelve minutes, later Arm- When they were standing on the Moon, this country. The space program has strong, Aldrin and Collins were in they took with them the hopes, the yielded many life-saving medical tests, Earth orbit and well on their way to dreams, the breath of millions of accessibility advances for the phys- the Moon. Americans; not just the thousands who ically challenged and products that After 11⁄2 orbits, they broke away helped them get there, because it took make our lives more safe and enjoy- from Earth’s gravity and Command a tremendous team to make it happen, able. Module Columbia and went off with the but a little bit of piece of each one of Specific technological advances made Lunar Lander Eagle on their great mis- us went up there with them. possible by space research include arte- sion of exploration. We thank them for those feelings, we riosclerosis detection, ultrasound scan- President Nixon at the time heralded thank them for the magnificent ad- ners, automatic insulin pumps, port- the mission as the most historic week vances to humankind that they gave to able x-ray devices, invisible braces, since creation. Apollo not only enabled us. What a wonderful way to com- dental arch wire, palate surgery tech- manned exploration of the Moon, but memorate them. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. nology, clean room apparel, the enabled the construction and operation 723. implantable heart aid, MRI, bone ana- ultimately of America’s first space sta- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance lyzer, and cataract surgery tools, to tion, Skylab. of my time. The name of the command module name some of them. Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, at 10:56 p.m., I also know that over 40 years ago, was, of course, Columbia, the same Eastern Daylight Time, 35 years ago tonight, the foresight of persons that came name as our first Space Shuttle. In the United States achieved the greatest single along before us caused us to get into February of 2001 we lost Columbia and feat of ingenuity in human history when Neil this type of research. We also owe her brave crew. One of the findings of Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the those leaders some homage for their the Columbia Accident Review Board moon. foresight, and I am hoping we will then was that NASA needed a new over- In the three and a half decades that have have the foresight to continue this arching mission, much like it had dur- passed since that awesome night, an entire type of research. ing Apollo. generation of humanity has been born never Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield the President Bush has agreed, and we knowing a time before the Apolo 11 mission. balance of my time to the gentleman now have a vision for NASA that calls And while this is the necessary and proper from Florida (Mr. WELDON). Cape Ca- for picking up the mantle of Apollo and way to human progress, those of us who re- naveral is in his district. He is a long- returning Americans to the Moon. member staying up that night, glued to the liv- time member of the Committee on First, we will return the Space Shuttle ing room television—our muscles tired from Science and Subcommittee on Space, to flight, complete the International tension and fear and anticipation—we know and is now a member of the Committee Space Station, and once again break what our children have missed. on Appropriations. away from low Earth orbit and return In the last 35 years, space travel has been Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 to the Moon. made—because of the brilliance and courage minute to the gentleman from Florida. Today, with this resolution, we honor of NASA—into something seemingly almost The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. that great work of the past, and I am routine. but those of us who were there 35 KLINE). The gentleman from Florida honored to be able to rise and speak in years ago know it is not—and never was— (Mr. WELDON) is recognized for 4 min- support of this legislation. routine. Space exploration, then and now, rep- utes. Mr. Speaker, I just want to share one resents the apex of humanity’s quest for Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- additional thing. I practiced medicine knowledge and of every obstacle standing be- er, I am honored that the gentleman for 15 years before I was elected to this tween us and the unknown. from Texas (Mr. HALL) would allow me position representing Florida’s Space For thousands of years, mankind dreamed the balance of the time, and thank the Coast, and one of the greatest honors of what it would be like to fly birds, and then gentleman from Texas (Mr. LAMPSON) and pleasures was to have the working in less than 70, the people of Earth got from for yielding as well. people who made the Apollo program a Kitty Hawk to the moon. ‘‘One giant leap’’ in- Today, July 20, marks the 35th anni- success coming in to see me and the deed. versary of the historic Apollo 11 lunar sense of tremendous pride they had in Thirty-five years ago, the world stopped to landing. President Kennedy set us on a having been a part of that process. watch and listen—to learn—as two men race against the Soviet Union to land a So we here today are not just hon- walked into history. Neil Armstrong, Buzz man on the Moon and return them oring Aldrin and Armstrong and Col- Aldrin, and Michael Collins command as much safely to Earth. America obviously lins, but all the people at Johnson respect today as they did when they left their rose to this challenge and succeeded Space Center and Marshall Space footprints on the lunar surface, and it is for beyond our expectations. Flight Center, the rank-and-file people. us—we who remember—to not let those who All Apollo missions were comprised I remember a great story. Once, I do not, every forget. of a crew of three men. Apollo 11 had think it was President Johnson, asked A generation of Americans have been in- Mission Commander Neil Armstrong, a custodian at Johnson Space Center spired by what they saw 35 years ago. What Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin and what he did, and he said, ‘‘I am putting will our children remember of us 35 years from Command Module Pilot Michael Col- a man on the Moon.’’ We are acknowl- now? Will we have sought our great chal- lins. All three carried the hopes and edging that great anniversary today. lenges, sought to take the next ‘‘giant leap for prayers of a Nation on the greatest Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield mankind’’? Will we have dared mighty deeds mission of exploration since the dawn myself the balance of my time. to leave our own footprints on history? of mankind. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the There can be only one truly American an- The Apollo lunar mission comprised gentleman from Texas (Mr. HALL) for swer to that question, and it was answered for of three main components: the massive sponsoring this bill and for allowing all times by the men of Apollo 11.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:53 Jul 21, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K20JY7.119 H20PT1 July 20, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6071 Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate So you see that while we stand here today The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the 35th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to honor the epic accomplishments of the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of this week, I rise to pay tribute to the achieve- past, Americans look forward to realizing the those present have voted in the affirm- ments of the past, and to urge my colleagues great achievements of the future. Mr. Speaker, ative. to set our sights on the potential of the future. I close by extending my congratulations to the Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- The historic steps taken by Neil Armstrong many people across our Nation who had a mand the yeas and nays. and Buzz Aldrin 35 years ago will be remem- hand in that historic mission 35 years ago. The yeas and nays were ordered. bered by future generations as one of the Today, as Americans, we remember Apol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- greatest accomplishments of the 20th Century. lo’s race to the Moon with pride, wonder, and ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the While these steps were taken on another awe. And we look forward to many more mis- Chair’s prior announcement, further world, they were born right here on Earth. sions of extraordinary achievement and dis- proceedings on this motion will be That was an exciting time in my district in covery from our Nation’s space program. postponed. North Alabama, which is the home of NASA’s Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- f Marshall Space Flight Center, and the von member the Apollo 11 mission and honor a Braun rocket team. Wernher von Braun, Mar- native of the 4th district of Ohio, Neil Arm- GENERAL LEAVE shall’s first Director, led the development of strong. As mission commander, Armstrong Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- the roadmap for putting humans on the Moon. was first to step on the lunar surface at 10:56 mous consent that all Members may Through bold thinking, ingenious engineering, p.m., EDT on July 20, 1969. His immortal have 5 legislative days within which to and a lot of good old-fashioned hard work, words—‘‘That is one small step for man, one revise and extend their remarks and in- NASA’s engineers and scientists built the co- giant leap for mankind’’—will resonate in our clude extraneous material on H. Res. lossal Saturn V—a rocket powerful enough to hearts and minds forever. 723, the resolution just considered. take our astronauts out of the tight grasps of Neil Alden Armstrong took his first steps in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Earth’s gravity. Wapakoneta, Ohio. Born to Stephen and Viola objection to the request of the gen- Apollo 11 established the U.S. as the Armstrong, Neil developed an early interest in tleman from Texas? world’s leader in space and boosted our econ- flying. At age six, he took his first airplane ride There was no objection. omy with technology and innovation. But the in Warren, Ohio in a Ford Tri-Motor plane most important benefit realized from the Apollo nicknamed the ‘‘Tin Goose’’. He began taking f 11 moon landing may have been the effect it flying lessons at the age of fifteen and had his REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING had on the children of that era—it inspired student pilot’s license before graduating from POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CON- them—us—to dream—to reach for the starts. Blume High School in 1947. FERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2443, Like generations before, those who come after While in college at Purdue University, he COAST GUARD MARITIME us have an inherent desire to explore the un- was called up for active duty in the Navy and TRANSPORTATION ACT FOR 2004 known. was sent to Korea as an aviator. During the Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee It is appropriate during this special week for war, he flew seventy-eight combat missions on Rules, submitted a privileged report us to give consideration to the future of space from the aircraft carrier USS Essex. Following (Rept. No. 108–618) on the resolution (H. exploration, which has been put before us in the war, Armstrong joined the National Advi- Res. 730) waiving points of order NASA’s new space exploration vision. It be- sory Committee for Aeronautics and was sent against the conference report to ac- gins with the return to flight of the Space Shut- to the Lewis Research Center near Cleveland, company the bill (H.R. 2443) to author- tle, and the completion of the ISS as a unique Ohio (today the Glenn Research Center) ize appropriations for the Coast Guard scientific laboratory. It includes the robotic ex- where he was an engineer and test pilot. At for fiscal year 2004, to amend various ploration of our solar system and the universe Lewis and later at NASA’s Flight Research laws administered by the Coast Guard, beyond. And it includes the extending of Center in Edwards, California, Armstrong flew and for other purposes, which was re- human exploration beyond Earth’s orbit—first over 200 different models of aircraft while pur- ferred to the House Calendar and or- to the Moon, and then ultimately onto Mars. suing a master of science degree in aero- dered to be printed. To be sure, realizing such a vision will re- space engineering from the University of quire advances in space transportation sys- Southern California. f tems. But advances in transportation have al- In 1962, Armstrong was transferred to astro- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- ways opened new frontiers for our civilization. naut status and moved to El Lago, Texas, Examples include the first ocean-crossing CURITY FINANCIAL ACCOUNT- where he underwent four years of training for ABILITY ACT ships of the New World explorers, the stage the Apollo program. He commanded his first coaches and trails of the Great American space mission as pilot for Gemini VII, but his Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I move to West, the first transcontinental steam loco- most famous mission came when Apollo 11 suspend the rules and pass the bill motives, the first automobiles off the assembly launched on July 16, 1969. Armstrong and the (H.R. 4259) to amend title 31, United line, the flight of the Wright Brothers, and the two other astronauts, ‘‘Buzz’’ Aldrin and Mi- States Code, to improve the financial historic escape of the Earth’s gravity by the chael Collins, spent eight days in space and accountability requirements applicable Apollo program. During the era, each of these 21⁄2 hours on the Moon’s surface. to the Department of Homeland Secu- advances required valuable resources and an For his work as an astronaut, Armstrong re- rity, to establish requirements for the unusually high degree of risk-taking, but the ceived the Medal of Freedom, the NASA Dis- Future Years Homeland Security Pro- return on investment, unpredictable at the tinguished Service Medal, the NASA Excep- gram of the Department, and for other time, turned out to be tremendous. Each of tional Service Medal, and the Congressional purposes. these advances would ultimately change the Space Medal of Honor. Neil Armstrong went The Clerk read as follows: very fabric of our society. where no one had gone before and helped our H.R. 4259 Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take a few Nation become the leader in space explo- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- seconds to highlight some results from a Gal- ration. This man from rural Ohio paved the resentatives of the United States of America in lup poll on Space Exploration that was just re- way for generations to continue to explore and Congress assembled, leased yesterday. dream of the far reaches of our universe. As SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. According to this Gallup poll, over two-thirds our Nation embarks on future space travels, This Act may be cited as ‘‘Department of of the respondents are interested in America’s we need to take time to honor those explorers Homeland Security Financial Accountability space program, and only 11% were not inter- who carved out a new path for us to follow. Act’’. ested at all. A majority of the adults sur- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. veyed—68%—agree that it is important for the b 1700 The Congress finds the following: Nation to have a space program that uses The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (1) Influential financial management lead- both human and robotic exploration. Almost KLINE). The question is on the motion ership is of vital importance to the mission offered by the gentleman from Texas success of the Department of Homeland Se- two-thirds of the adults surveyed believe that curity. For this reason, the Chief Financial space exploration should be funded at or (Mr. HALL) that the House suspend the Officer of the Department must be a key fig- above the current level. And 68% of the public rules and agree to the resolution, H. ure in the Department’s management. supports the space exploration vision, at the Res. 723. (2) To provide a sound financial leadership funding level of 1% of the Federal budget. The question was taken. structure, the provisions of law enacted by

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